The World Is Changing Hands
The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks
There is a war going on,
A spiritual change,
There is a world going wrong,
Don't ya wanna run away and hide,
And it seems so hard.
We're on a psychic battlefield,
Fighting for our souls,
To make us free,
You and me.
Chorus
The world is changing hands,
There will be a bright tomorrow,
The world is in our hands,
We are spirit,
We are free.
Repeat
There is a world going on,
And it won't go away,
There is a love going on,
That's stronger than all these silly words
I say,
Yes it's true.
Think of the most selfless thing to be,
Send it,
To the whole humanity,
You and me.
Chorus
The world is changing hands,
There will be a bright tomorrow,
The world is in our hands,
We are spirit,
We are free.
Repeat
A spiritual change,
There is a world going wrong,
Don't ya wanna run away and hide,
And it seems so hard.
We're on a psychic battlefield,
Fighting for our souls,
To make us free,
You and me.
Chorus
The world is changing hands,
There will be a bright tomorrow,
The world is in our hands,
We are spirit,
We are free.
Repeat
There is a world going on,
And it won't go away,
There is a love going on,
That's stronger than all these silly words
I say,
Yes it's true.
Think of the most selfless thing to be,
Send it,
To the whole humanity,
You and me.
Chorus
The world is changing hands,
There will be a bright tomorrow,
The world is in our hands,
We are spirit,
We are free.
Repeat
The World Is Changing Hands
Released by The Kinks in 1966, 'The World Is Changing Hands' stands as a defining track of the British Invasion era, capturing the restless energy of youth culture. The song features the band's signature blend of rock and roll with elements of folk and blues, driven by Ray Davies' distinctive vocals and melodic guitar work. It reflects the social upheaval and generational shifts occurring in Britain during the mid-1960s, a theme central to The Kinks' broader discography. As part of their catalog from this prolific period, the recording exemplifies the band's ability to translate contemporary anxieties and optimism into timeless pop-rock anthems that resonated globally.